Field Operations Lead

About the Company

KoBold builds AI models for mineral exploration and deploys those models—alongside our novel sensors—to guide decisions on KoBold-owned-and-operated exploration programs. KoBold has become both the largest independent mineral exploration company and the largest exploration technology developer.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning of complex exploration projects and moderate-scale development programs in North America
• Manage procurement strategies including contractor selection, bid evaluation, and contract administration
• Develop project-level risk assessments, mitigation plans, and critical control implementations
• Lead end-to-end execution of assigned projects from mobilization through demobilization and closure
• Track and forecast production rates, spend profiles, and resource requirements
• Ensure regulatory compliance with US and Canadian mining, environmental, and land use legislation
• Represent the company with local stakeholders including communities, landowners, and Indigenous groups

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in field operations within mineral exploration, mining, or oil and gas
• Advanced knowledge of construction methodology and terrain-specific construction
• Advanced understanding of helicopter-supported exploration and emergency response
• Strong understanding of procurement, reclamation, and closure planning
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety standards and incident management
• Ability to work in remote and isolated locations for extended periods
• Proficiency in English; additional languages like French are a benefit
• Valid First Aid Certification (Level 3 or Wilderness First Aid preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with US federal/state or Canadian federal/provincial regulatory frameworks
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of Geologists and Data Scientists
• Familiarity with project management principles across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience with complex remote logistics including camps, chartered flights, and drilling operations